The narrator explains that the relationship between a person and his or her spouse is fundamentally a two-way street, and that the two people must understand each other before they can begin to understand one another. He tells the reader that the time it took for the two of them to get to know each other was relatively short, but that it was important for them to be familiar with one another so that they could understand each others' needs and desires. The narrator then tells the audience that if they want their mommy to see them differently, they must not be too impatient, as the life they used to live was not even "clean" and they had to deal with "numerous scams" and "cut-backs." The narrator tells the story of how he and his mommy were forced to leave their home because of the scams and cuts, and how the money they received was not enough to keep up with the rising cost of living. He asks if there is something wrong with him, and the narrator tells him that if he does not need the money, then he will not